The Foundation Skills Pathway (FSP) program is a new Learning Community at Laney College. FSP is a 1 year basic skills learning community consisting of a pre-semester meet and greet and a blocked set of courses. Our goal is to create an introduction to college education for all students who qualify. We will help students master basic reading, writing, math and college success skills so that they can proceed through mainstream college/vocational course work and achieve their educational goals.
FSP is a multi-disciplinary education program with in-program counseling, advising and tutor support. FSP’s purpose is to improve students’ learning outcomes, core competencies, and life successes.
The main goal of FSP is assisting students in transitioning into college level classes and programs (academic and vocational), as well as helping them make progress toward life skills, family-sustaining employment and civic participation.
The FSP Curriculum includes:
• English 269A-B (foundations in reading and writing) 2 semesters
• English 208A-D (writing workshop) 2 semesters
• Math 250 (Arithmetic, 1st semester)
• Math 253 (pre-algebra, 2nd semester)
• Math 501 (Math workshop) 2 semesters
• Business 230D-F (keyboarding) 2 semesters
• Counseling 201 (college orientation, 1st semester)
• Counseling 207A (career exploration, 2nd semester)
FSP has:
• Built in study time/student support
• Book loans • Academic advising
• Introduction to other resources on campus
• Membership in a learning community
• Compassionate/respectful teaching and learning environment
Steps to Getting Started in Foundation Skills Pathways Program:
Apply for Admission at Laney College
• Welcome Center: Building A, Room A101
• Admissions & Records: Building A, Room A109
Complete Assessment
• Make an Appointment: Building A, Room A101
• Take Assessment (Math and English/ESL): Building A, A105
See a Counselor
• Counseling Department: Tower 301
• Visit a counselor for additional help.
• Counseling homepage: www.laney.edu/wp/counseling
, FSP counselor, who will help you:
• Enroll in FSP classes
• Learn about college programs, services and policies
• Create an Abbreviated Student Education Plan
• Get photo I.D.
